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H254 ETM

1990 Seat Terra

Red Petrol 903cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,815 mi
Last recorded73,815 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Seat Terra59,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH254 ETM
MakeSeat
ModelTerra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine903cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,815 miles

general rust alround vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 69,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,868 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 67,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,288 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 66,288 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

How Reliable is the Seat Terra?

Based on 2,067 MOT tests across 460 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
460
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 165
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131
constant velocity joint gaiter split 117
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H254 ETM is a 1990 Seat Terra in Red with a 903cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1990 Seat Terra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 59,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Terra fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 165 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H254 ETM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Terra typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Seat Terra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H254 ETM?

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What year was H254 ETM registered?

H254 ETM is a 1990 Seat Terra, first registered on 29 October 1990.

Is H254 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H254 ETM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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